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Four Film Favorites: John Wayne Colection (They Were Expendable / Operation Pacific / Flying Leathernecks / Back to Bataan)

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This is an excellent collection of John Wayne movies that are all set in World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Each film individually stands on it's own as a very good depiction of the dedication, perseverance, sacrifice, and bravery of our United States armed forces fighting incredible odds in the Pacific area of World War II. "They Were Expendable" is set against a backdrop of the early use of the PT Boat, as President John F. Kennedy served on. (JFK himself is NOT depicted). "Flying Leathernecks" is a little more title obvious is about Marine Corps fliers in WW II. "Operation Pacific" is about the submarine warfare aspect of WW II. Back To Bataan" depicts the fight in the Philippines and the way the US Armed forces worked with the Filipino freedom fighters in their effort to resist the Japanese.

They are all good films, each worth the cost of the set, and then some. So grab up the set and get a bargain. You may want to stock up on popcorn and have a weekend film festival.

I purchased this title: John Wayne War: 4 Film Favorites for my favorite John Wayne fan. He tells me the films are clear and bright and he could not detect any "editing" out of favorite scenes. The films are full length, the sound is crisp and clear. I will be purchasing other films for him as gifts.

The movie is great!!!!! The four in one DVD stunk. The quality was poor. Everytime the movie would change to a new scene the movie would freeze. It was a pain to watch. From now on I'd rather have the single DVD.

I'm not a real big John Wayne fan, but these are all entertaining WWII films that cover a variety of subjects, from PT boats and fighter planes to submarines and guerrilla warfare. On the down side, special features are limited to trailers.

This set of films is a great value if you're looking for some fine representations of older WWII movies. John Wayne flies, sails, dives, and marches his way through battle after battle, often with the same supporting cast playing slightly different roles.

I found the video and audio to be high quality, and the films enjoyable. Highly recommended.

They Were Expendable may arguably be the best John Wayne WW II movie he ever made. After watching Flying Leathernecks I statrted wondering if I could find an old Hellcat that I could go fly, (It turns out those Grummans are very exspensive and suck lot's of fuel). Realizing that I could never afford to go fly on of those magnificent machines I was forced to come to grips with reality and do what any red blooded american fighting male would do, I watched it again with equal enthusiasim! Operation Pacific is most people favorite, In just thought it was okay. Back to Bataan is good in that it chronicals the effort to and for America by Fillipino citizens.

ALL OF THESE MOVIES HAVE GREAT QUALITY . CANT BEAT THE PRICE 4 MOVIES FOR THE PRICE OF 1 WITH 2 DVDS . CLASSIC JOHN WAYNE AMERICANA MOVIES MUST HAVE IF YOU LIKE JOHN WAYNE WAR MOVIES I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU BUY THESE.

"They Were Expendable" alone was worth the price of this collection! "Back to Bataan" with its recognition of the heroism of the Filipino's, "Operation Pacific" bringing The Duke together with his 2nd most popular leading lady (Maureen O'Hara will always be the 1st) and a "war is hell" story, & "Flying Leathernecks" are all high water marks for JW & what the USA tho't of itself!
To those whining about their crappy DVD players, get a good one & enjoy great movies!

This was quite a bargain - four of the Duke's best (and under-rated) war movies. A must for any John Wayne fan!

You can't beat the price. Especially if you like the John Wayne oldies, get this collection. Fast shipping.